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BD788FC29E36850687258A2700732C6D Hearing Summary

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BILL SUMMARY For PRODUCTION ANIMAL, SHELTER, AND LOW-COST ACCESS TO CARE INSIGHTS

INTERIM COMMITTEE WATER RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE REVIEW COMMITTEE
Date Sep 11, 2023
Location SCR 357

Production Animal, Shelter, and Low-Cost Access to Care Insights - Committee Discussion Only


	02:58:04 PM	Erin Karney, Executive Vice President, Colorado Cattlemen's Association, presented on rural access to veterinary care and care for production animals.
	03:05:16 PM	Zachary Riley, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Livestock Association, discussed livestock production and the shortage of veterinary generalists in rural Colorado. He noted that rural Colorado faces workforce challenges across industries.
	03:12:18 PM	Dr. Heather Reeder, representing shelter animal veterinarians, presented about the challenges facing shelter medicine. She discussed the role of RVTs in shelters and the benefits of efficiently using a variety of veterinary professionals. She further discussed her concerns about creating new VPA programs.
	03:26:45 PM	Ms. Karney, Mr. Riley, and Dr. Reeder responded to questions from the committee.

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